In a major development for Gaza, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen in both directions next week, Palestinian official Ali Shaath announced Thursday. The move marks a pivotal shift for a region long constrained by limited mobility.
🚧 "For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," said Shaath, who leads Gaza’s National Administration Committee. "Opening Rafah signals that Gaza is no longer closed to the future and the world."
The reopening aligns with a 2025 Gaza truce plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, though implementation stalled until now. Israel, which has controlled the crossing since 2024, has yet to comment.
📈 Analysts say the move could ease humanitarian pressures and boost regional connectivity, offering hope for students, entrepreneurs, and families separated by the closure. With over 2 million residents in Gaza, the crossing’s revival is seen as a critical step toward stability.
